By UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
The W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University has selected Abbie Schneider, Chappell, Neb., and Avary Huff, Topeka, as the recipients of the 2019-2020 Robbins Ambassador Scholarship awards.
“This is the second time we’ve awarded this scholarship, and it is proving to be a great example of investing in students that pay dividends,” said Dr. Melissa Hunsicker Walburn, interim dean of the Robbins College.
“Prospective students relate to the stories and experiences of current students in powerful ways.”
The scholarships are for any Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship undergraduate student exemplifying leadership, academic excellence, extracurricular involvement and a desire to serve FHSU.
Schneider is a junior majoring in human resource management. She is involved in Alpha Kappa Psi, and the Society for Human Resource Management and sits on the executive board of both organizations. Schneider plans to earn a Master of Professional Studies in human resource management. After college, she would like to work in training and development.
Huff is a junior majoring in tourism and hospitality management. She is a member of Delta Zeta sorority and serves as historian and lamp editor. Huff is a student ambassador in the Admissions Office and will be a VIP Ambassador for the 2019-2020 school year.
“FHSU has become my home, giving me opportunities to grow personally and professionally,” said Huff. “I am excited to share about the growth occurring and opportunities available at FHSU.”
Robbins Ambassadors may represent students and the college at events including Tiger Friends and Family Day, student recognition programs, college dinners with alumni and at the annual Robbins College Scholarship Reception.
Ambassadors will attend, participate and network in approximately 12 to 15 events during the academic year.
“The Robbins Ambassadors understand the questions and viewpoints of prospective students, or new FHSU students, because not long ago they were in the same position of evaluating their higher education choices and how to make the most of their educational experiences,” said Hunsicker Walburn.
These awards are possible through the continued support of W.R. and Yvonne Robbins, for whom the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship is named. W.R. Robbins is an alumnus of Fort Hays State.
“I am so excited about our two students selected for these honored scholarships,” said W.R. Robbins. “They will be a positive representation of our university.”
“We congratulate Avary and Abbie in their selection, and we’re excited for their commitment to serve this important role in the upcoming year,” said Hunsicker Walburn.
To learn how to establish a scholarship at Fort Hays State, contact the FHSU Foundation at 785-628-5620 or foundation@fhsu.edu. Learn more about the FHSU Foundation by visiting https://foundation.fhsu.edu.